Generation gap
How to give advice people will actually listen to. When Anna in Switzerland was younger, her grandmothers used to give her advice – but she dismissed ...
Dear Daughter
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Back with Season Two! Your letters to your daughters. What do they need to know? Namulanta Kombo is compiling her “handbook to life”. Podcast of the Year, British Podcast Awards.
Without mum
The challenges of parenting as a widower. When Ani’s daughter was just two years old, his wife was diagnosed with cancer. Her illness dominated their ...
Grandma’s gift
Follow your dreams - but remember your roots! Instead of hearing from a letter writer, Namulanta talks to Alejandra about what it meant to receive let...
Spend some, save some
Talking to children about money can be awkward, but it’s important to start young. Davinia Tomlinson has written a book of money advice for girls call...
I’m not fine
Why are women expected to endure pain in silence? Meera grew up in India and has battled multiple illnesses for most of her life. They’ve impacted her...
Kindness: My superpower
The generosity of others helped Monique rebuild her life. She’s gone through more trauma than most, having fled genocide in Rwanda, lived in refugee c...
Kids? No pressure
You don’t need to give me a grandchild. Simone promises having children will be up to her daughter. She says in her letter: “Make your own decision.” ...
Healing letters
The 'Queen of Letters', Isabel Allende, on writing, processing grief and a full garage. The best-selling author wrote to her late daughter, Paula, whe...
Your dad, my dad
Marian’s dad left when she was little. Now, she’s giving her daughter “the most special gift”. She looks at her husband and daughter playing together ...
Coming soon: Season 2
We’re back! Join us weekly from 27 February for the second season of Dear Daughter, winner of Podcast of the Year at the 2022 British Podcast Awards. ...